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Patricia Temple, LMFT

Seasoned California marriage and family therapist
  • Relationship and family focus
  • English and Spanish services
  • 40 years experience

About Patricia Temple

Patricia Temple is a California-licensed LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) with 40 years of professional experience supporting individuals and families through relational and parenting challenges. She concentrates on relationship concerns, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and parenting work, bringing decades of practice to help clients navigate these areas with skill and compassion.

Her approach to family therapy emphasizes the individuality each person brings to the system - unique personalities and characteristics that shape how family members relate and respond. That perspective makes family work both distinctive and rewarding, and guides how she tailors interventions to the particular dynamics present in each household.

Patricia works from a strengths-based stance, holding that each person is the expert in their own story and possesses resources that can be mobilized to address life’s difficulties. She recognizes that taking the first step toward therapy requires courage and honors the effort involved in beginning the process.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issues

Also Specializes In

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseEating disordersAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changesCoaching

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Gottman Method Hypnotherapy Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Patricia Temple have?

Patricia Temple has 40 years of professional experience.

Is Patricia Temple a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Her California license is CA LMFT 45408.

In which languages does Patricia Temple provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English and Spanish.

Where is Patricia Temple located?

She is located in California.

How can I work with Patricia Temple as my therapist?

Work with Patricia Temple can take place through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Patricia Temple work with international clients?

She does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Patricia Temple cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match clients with their therapist. Depending on availability, a first session can then be scheduled by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Could Remote Therapy Be a Good Fit?

Many people wonder whether remote therapy can make a meaningful difference. For many common concerns - such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or navigating life changes - online therapy can be as effective as traditional in-person sessions and can offer a practical way to address these issues.

One of the primary advantages is flexibility. Clients can connect with a therapist through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging, which can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule or to access care from a convenient location.

Each therapist involved in remote work is a licensed professional, and clients may switch to a different therapist at any time if they would like a different fit. For many people, online options expand access to consistent, ongoing therapeutic support.

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